Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. reminds Texans and Veterans that The American Veterans Traveling Tribute's (AVTT) Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute will be on display for the public at the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home from Wednesday, May 1 to Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for 29 Texas counties impacted by severe storms and flooding that began last week and continues to affect homes, businesses, and the agricultural industry throughout the state. The counties in the Governor’s declaration include: Baylor, Chambers, Dickens, Ellis, Freestone, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Haskell, Hill, Hood, Hunt, Kaufman, Knox, Leon, Liberty, Limestone, Madison, McLennan, Montgomery, Navarro, Polk, San Jacinto, Somervell, Tarrant, Trinity, Tyler, Walker, and Wichita counties.

The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Warren Sports Complex, 7599 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco, TX 7534 on MAY 2–5, 2024.

Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs is coming to the Greenville Municipal Auditorium! Come out Friday, May 3, 2024 for an incredible evening of music with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder. photo by Allen Rich

Election Day is Saturday, May 4 for McKinney voters. Registered voters will cast ballots on five general obligation bond propositions at any polling site listed on the Collin County website.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Featuring keynote from child abuse survivor and detective, Tim Roundtree. Please join us for a wonderful cause!

The Board of Directors of the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum is pleased to announce the eighth annual Silent Auction & Market, to be held Monday, April 29, 2024 in the Sam Rayburn Student Center on the campus of Texas A&M University-Commerce. The bidding will begin at 5:30 p.m. and close at 7:30 p.m.

The purpose of the feasibility study is to analyze potential roadway options to improve FM 455, including improving an existing alignment or developing new alignments. The proposed study could potentially result in projects that require additional right of way and include construction in wetlands and an action in a floodplain. The study area is within the City of Celina and ends just west of the City of Weston.

Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones.

The Grand Theater inside Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant was nominated for the Academy of Country Music's "Casino of the Year – Theater" award. Three-time ACM award winner Ashley McBryde takes the stage Friday, May 10 at 8:00 p.m.

On April 22, I formally notified the Republican Party and Registrar of Voters for Fannin County that I was withdrawing from the Republican Runoff for Fannin County Precinct 3 Commissioner.

A series of cost-cutting measures has reduced the price tag for the justice center project down to a rough estimate of $12.8 million. The county has $12.9 million on hand for this project and Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham reiterated his commitment to refrain from borrowing any more money for the project. Curtis Nelson, a professional drafter with Eikon Consulting Group, said the county can expect a firm estimate in approximately eight weeks. "This isn't an expenditure; this is an investment," Judge Cunningham stated.

Jax Hollow is a much-needed revival to rock with her fresh innocence and serious talent. Combined with songwriting, riffs, ripping solos, and powerful vocals, her sound uniquely blends classic rock, blues, and Americana.

The contractor will replace these bridges and their approaches: CR 1202 at Brushy Creek and CR 4020 at
Caney Creek in Fannin County, and Southmayd Road at Elba Creek in Grayson County. These roadways will be closed while these projects are underway. The target completion date is April 2025.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Opting to enjoy a field trip at one of Fannin County's historical treasures, rather than conducting a business meeting, the Fannin County Retired Teachers and School Personnel Association spent a thoroughly delightful hour thanks to our hostess, Margo McCullough. She and her staff welcomed us, and made our visit fun and informative.

Here's a look at work planned in the district for the week starting April 22, 2024.

The Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the re-opening of the newly renovated Bonham Goodwill store with a ribbon cutting Friday, April 19, 2024.

This week, we're celebrating our unsung heroes during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! When you call 911, it’s their voices that give hope and reassurance, while at the same time making sure help is on the way!

By a 4-1 vote, Fannin County Commissioners Court approved marketing five acres of county-owned property located on FM 897. The county owns five acres near a boat launch on Bois d'Arc Lake that is currently zoned for agriculture and on the tax rolls at more than $400,000. "We probably need to consider re-zoning the lot before marketing it," Judge Cunningham suggested, adding that he believes, once the property is zoned for commercial use, the county can push for a seven-figure deal.

A Meet & Greet for Grayson County's Republican runoff candidates will be held Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Activities Room of the Grayson County Courthouse, 100 W. Houston St, Sherman, TX.

It was a delicious steak dinner with 1,100 of your closest friends, followed by a free concert by Cody Canada & The Departed in historic downtown Bonham, thanks to a year of work and planning by Fannin Agricultural Association, Inc.

Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham signed a proclamation declaring April to be Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in Fannin County. This proclamation was signed during Commissioner’s Court on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The courthouse was full of child abuse professionals, Fannin County Crisis Center staff, CASA volunteers, Fannin County Children’s Center (FCCC) Board Members, elected officials, and FCCC staff.

Hosted by Fannin County Master Gardeners, this event featured a series of speakers and vendors were on hand with a variety of greenery guaranteed to add color to your garden space.

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 4:00 pm, Monday, April 15, 2024, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 W. Mulberry, Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

April is an active month for the Fannin County Amateur Radio Club, in many ways. From the net for the eclipse on April 8 to the weather net later that evening, the club operated their radios with updates on the conditions in the area. The weekly net check-ins and net control operations pays off when the conditions warrant.

Over the last two months, Texas Mitigation Solutions (TMS) started work restoring a key portion of the North Sulphur River as part of the Lake Ralph Hall project. In the 1920s, the natural path of the North Sulphur River was straightened and channeled to help protect farmland along the river from periodic flooding. The original channel was 16-20 ft. wide and 10 ft. deep. Since that time, massive erosion has expanded it to 350 ft. wide and over 60 ft. deep–nearly ten times its original size. Wetlands, quality habitat and multiple state highway bridges have been destroyed in the process. The mitigation project is returning a section of the river downstream of the dam to its natural, meandering path.

The IRS announced today that eligible Texas taxpayers can now use IRS Direct File, a new service that provides taxpayers with the choice to electronically file their federal tax return directly with the IRS for free. Direct File is a mobile-friendly, interview-based service that will work as well on a mobile phone as it does on a laptop, tablet or desktop computer.

Here's a look at work planned in the district for the week starting April 15, 2024.

Teams began setting up grills early Saturday morning for Fannin Agricultural Association's 2nd Annual Steaks on Main Ribeye Cookoff. By noon, all 1,100 tickets had been sold. Even if you weren't fortunate enough to secure tickets for the steak dinner, come enjoy an outdoor concert in one of the oldest towns in Texas, courtesy of Fannin Agricultural Association, Inc. This year's headliner will be Cody Canada and the Departed, with opening acts Waves and Red Stone Revival.

McKinney Air Center, the city's fixed-based operator at McKinney National Airport, has been rated among the top 10 percent service providers in the 2024 AIN FBO Survey: The Americas. The survey, released on Friday, evaluated thousands of aircraft handling facilities, with McKinney Air Center standing out as one of the best in the industry.

The Windom Art School will be hosting a free art demo on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Wanda Oliver will be using intaglio inks to make handmade prints using only those things you can typically find around the house - no printing press required.

Raynaldo Riviera Ortiz Jr., 60, was charged by criminal complaint in September 2023 and indicted the following month on charges related to tampering with IV bags used at a local surgical center. After eight days of trial and seven hours of deliberation, a jury convicted him of four counts of tampering with consumer products resulting in serious bodily injury, one count of tampering with a consumer product and five counts of intentional adulteration of a drug.

Investment Catalysts LLC of Southlake, Texas, acquired 75.9 acres on Farm-to-Market Road 1417 in Grayson County, about 70 miles north of Dallas, with the intent to hold the parcel for investment purposes. "This land acquisition represents perfect timing by the buyer," Younger Partners Executive Managing Director John St. Clair said. "They made this purchase right there in the bullseye, where everyone is looking for this type of land today. The estate has additional tracts nearby that are available and just as desirable."

The 35th Annual Spring Native Plant Sale fundraiser at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary will feature a huge selection of native plants, hard-to-find herbs, and well-adapted plants.

There will be NO City of Bonham Municipal Court Thursday, April 11, 2024